Explore topic-wise MCQs in Corrosion Engineering.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Corrosion Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following metal is used as a solid interface for hydrogen gas in the standard hydrogen electrode?

A. Copper
B. Zinc
C. Gold
D. Platinized platinum
Answer» E.
2.

What is the change in Gibb s free energy of a Cu-Zn system with a cell potential of 1.10V?

A. -11.13 KJ/mol
B. +21.23 KJ/mol
C. +11.13 KJ/mol
D. -21.23 KJ/mol
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following formula is used to calculate the Gibbs free energy of an electrochemical reaction?

A. G=-nFE<sup>0</sup><sub>cell</sub>
B. G=+nFE<sup>0</sup><sub>cell</sub>
C. G=-nFE<sub>cell</sub>
D. G=+nFE<sub>cell</sub>
Answer» D. G=+nFE<sub>cell</sub>
4.

The change in Gibbs free energy is a path function and it is independent of the state of the system.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
5.

Which of the following is a spontaneous reaction?

A. Production of ammonia
B. Corrosion of metals
C. Photosynthesis reaction
D. Generation of oxygen from water
Answer» C. Photosynthesis reaction
6.

Which of the following is true, if the transition of a system results in positive Gibbs free energy change?

A. It is a spontaneous reaction
B. Free energy of products is less
C. It is a non-spontaneous reaction
D. Free energy of reactants is more
Answer» D. Free energy of reactants is more
7.

If the transition of a system from one state to another state resulted in negative free energy change then it is known as a spontaneous reaction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

What is the direct measure of work capacity or electrical energy available from a system?

A. Change in enthalpy
B. Change in Gibbs free energy
C. Reaction time
D. Concentration of reactants
Answer» C. Reaction time
9.

Which of the following is/are the applications of modern electrode kinetic principles?

A. Anodic protection
B. Noble metal alloying
C. Methods to measure corrosion rates rapidly
D. Anodic protection, noble metal alloying and methods to measure corrosion rates rapidly
Answer» E.